Graham Holdings Company (GHC) Institutional Ownership
Q1 2026 13F Data|Updated 2026-06-13
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Institutional ownership decreased this quarter (-2.48 pp), while top 10 holders maintain a highly concentrated 67.4% of value.
Institutional Ownership54.3%$2.8B total value · ▼ 2.48 pp vs prior quarter
Can exceed 100% due to securities lending, short interest, and reporting timing differences.
Smart Money Score20 / 100Bearish
Based on ownership concentration, fund quality, buying/selling activity, conviction signals, and institutional trend.
Institutions & Flow321 holders-20 net flow (+38 / -58)
AI Insights & Key Takeaways
- Negative Institutional Flow (-20)
- Top 10 holders control 67.4% of institutional value
- No Insider Signal
Top Institutional Holders of GHC
Ranked by reported Q1 2026 13F market value
Top 10 Holders
67.4%
Top 25 Holders
83.2%
Share of total reported institutional value in GHC held by the largest 10 / 25 filers.
| # | Institution | Shares Held | Market Value | QoQ Change | Ownership % | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 416K | $439.4M | +0.6% | 9.557% | 0.01% |
| 2 | Madison Avenue Partners, LP | 246K | $259.9M | 0.0% | 5.652% | 11.30% |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 235K | $248.5M | -1.1% | 5.404% | 0.05% |
Quarterly Institutional Activity
Filings activity in GHC during Q1 2026, grouped by how each filer changed its position.
GHC Institutional Ownership by Quarter
8 quarters of 13F filings · Δ columns show change vs prior quarter
| Quarter | Inst. Holders | Δ Holders | Ownership % | Δ Ownership | Total 13F Value | Δ Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 321 | 5.9% | 54.31% | 2.48 pp | $2.77B | 4.4% |
| Q4 2025 | 341 | +7.9% | 56.79% | 4.55 pp | $2.90B | 7.4% |
| Q3 2025 | 316 | +2.6% | 61.34% | +12.25 pp | $3.13B | +25% |
| Q2 2025 | 308 | +5.5% | 49.09% | +1.07 pp | $2.51B | +2.2% |
| Q1 2025 | 292 | +2.5% | 48.02% | +5.00 pp | $2.45B | +12% |
| Q4 2024 | 285 |
GHC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GHC stock.
What percentage of GHC is owned by institutions?
Based on Q1 2026 13F filings, institutional ownership of Graham Holdings Company stands at 54.3%, held across 321 reporting institutions.
Who is the largest institutional holder of GHC?
BlackRock, Inc. is the largest reported institutional holder of GHC, with approximately 415,637 shares worth $0.44B as of Q1 2026.
Is GHC a hedge fund favorite?
No marquee "smart money" managers (Berkshire, Burry, ARK, Tiger Global, Pershing Square, Baupost, etc.) currently appear among the top 25 institutional holders of GHC.
What is GHC's Smart Money Score?
Our composite Smart Money Score for GHC is 20 out of 100 (Bearish). It combines net institutional buying activity, ownership shift, marquee investor presence, and holder-count growth.